Arham Amir Khawaja, Hafsa Zia, Maryam Nisar, Muhammad Asif

Role of H. Pylori infection with Recurrent Abdominal Pain in Young Age Children

Arham Amir Khawaja, Hafsa Zia, Maryam Nisar, Muhammad Asif



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ABSTRACT

Objective: A study was conducted to determine the incidence of Helicobacter pylori infection in children who had chronic abdominal pain.

Study Design: Cross-sectional study.

Study and Duration of Study: This research was carried out during 1.1.2019 to 1.6.2020 in the DHQ Sargodha.

Materials and Methods: According to the findings, there were 200 participants in the study, and 8 percent of those with Recurrent Abdominal Pain had Helicobacter.

Results: The patients ranged in age from 12.43 to 12.43 and 1.23 months on average. Between 8 and 16 years old, the average age of the sample group was observed. The average number of months that participants were bothered by stomach discomfort was 4.23. The presence of Helicobacter pylori was confirmed in 47% of those who were tested.

Conclusion: Helicobacter pylori is a common cause of recurrent abdominal pain in children, and it can be treated with antibiotics. In children and adolescents, it is a serious problem, and more research is needed to determine the risk factor that is linked to an increased Helicobacter Pylori infection rate.

Keywords: Recurrent Abdominal Pain, abdominal pain, Helicobacter pylori



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